2018 Yamaha MT-07 Overview & Quick Spin, Jeff Ware
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- The Yamaha MT-07 HO (75hp) and LA (52hp) (High Output and Learner Approved) models, which are identical bar a capacity and output difference, had a restyle and some minor chassis tweaks for 2018.
The two bikes are both fantastic, with the LA proving to be one of the most popular LAMS models on the market. We recently rode both models and came away grinning...
Updates for the MY18 models are a complete restyle, to bring the bikes into line with the siblings in the MT range the MT-09 and the MT-10. The restyle includes a new tank shape, side air scoops, seat, taillight but not dash, which is already a great dash anyway. The other changes are in the suspension, with the fork setting made more sportier and the shock getting rebound adjustment to go with the spring preload adjustment. The forks are non-adjustable. Aside from that, both bikes remain as per previously. The MT-07 HO is 689cc and 75hp and the LA is 655cc and 52hp, peaking 1000rpm less than the HO at 8000rpm. Torque is at 42ft-lbs@4000rpm for the LA and a meaty 50ft-lbs@6500rpm for the insanely hoonable HO. Both bikes are mad fun, in their own different way. Handling is identical.
SPECIFICATIONS: 2018 YAMAHA MT-07 HO (LA)
yamaha-motor.com.au
Price: $9,999 + ORC (LA), $10,699 (HO)
Warranty: Two-year/unlimited kilometre
Colours: Night Fluo, Tech Black, Yamaha Blue (LA), Currently Tech Black (HO)
Claimed Power: LA 38.3Kw[52.1hp]@8000rpm (HO) 56.45kW[74.8hp]@9000rpm
Claimed Torque: LA 57.5Nm[42.5ft-lbs]@4000rpm (HO) 68Nm[50ft-lbs]@6500rpm
Claimed Weight: 179kg wet ready to ride
Fuel Capacity: 14L
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-twin, four-stroke, four-valve, 80 (78 LA) x 68.6mm bore x stroke, 689cc (655cc LA), 11.5 (11 LA):1 compression, lightweight one-piece two-into-one exhaust
Gearbox: Six speed
Clutch: Wet, multiple disc
Chassis: High tensile steel tubing backbone-type frame, asymmetrical steel swingarm
Suspension: 41mm front forks, 130mm travel, adjustable link-type Monocross rear shock, 130mm travel
Brakes: Dual 282mm front wave rotors, four-piston calipers, single 245mm rear wave rotor, single-piston Nissin caliper, ABS
Wheels & Tyres: Lightweight cast aluminium 10-spoke, 120/70-ZR17, 180/55-ZR17
DIMENSIONS:
Seat height: 805mm
Overall width: 745mm
Overall height: 1090mm
Overall length: 2085mm
Wheelbase: 1400mm
Fuel Cap: 14L
Instruments: Bar mounted LED display
Jeff Ware
Lol those sound effects
I have a 2016 model, pretty good round bike, inexpensive and fun, sad the suspensions are crap, specially the front end.
I'm tempted to get one for daily commuting, but I wonder how problematic will be the wind buffeting on the MT07.
How much freeway riding are you doing? It probably comes down to what you're used to, the wind protection is great to have, but some people do without!
@@BikeReviewcomau I need to drive/ride to work on the freeway everyday. Although, the freeway segment is only around 11kms each way. Winter mornings in WA can get quite chilli and afternoons are warm (we've got a desert climate) so I can't wear too much thermal protection unless I carry a backpack everyday. Also, WA is windy as. For that reason I'm tossing between an MT07 which I really like and a Ninja 650 which offers some wind protection.
The extra protection from the elements would be well worth the look in, in that situation, but the MT-07 is also a great machine...
The tyres look like PR4's not Pilot power.
Really, how are the handling and the brakes, and how do they compare to the Japanese, British, Italian, & German competitors?
It looks like a cheap plastic alien.
It is japanese. There's a reason it kept winning bike of the year. It's a riot, the recently upgraded suspension makes it pretty stable in the twisties. Best bike in its class imo
Any idea how the MT-07 compares to a Ducati Monster 797 in terms of handling? The Ducati has very similar power/torque although it's a little heavier: 75 hp, 50.8 ft-lb, 425 lbs, versus 73.5 hp, 50.2 ft-lb, and 403 lbs for the Yamaha.
The full written review is on BikeReview.com.au - it is hard to compare as there are not many bikes in the category but being a Yamaha it is typically top quality, a touch above most of the entry level Euro competition.
It's more nimble than the Ducati but doesn't have the suspension or brakes of the 797. Much cheaper though.
love the engine size and weight, but it sure is ugly
Vim Hill I love the looks and seat height of the Z650, but chose The MT07 for the engine and Yamaha quality.
I still lust after that pretty little Z :-/